Abstract
The writer argues that the vision and goals outlined by Eng. Farhan Al Bulaihed, as Director of O & M, at the King Abdul Aziz University facilities is congruent with the high expectations a holder of the Energy and Utilities Implementation of the Year award would exhibit. Furthermore, the writer asserts that he is not only qualified for the title, but passionate about the aims and absolutes outlined by the awards' criteria. The writer relates that Farhan Al Bulaihed has been at the forefront of technology adoption to suit the needs of King Abdul Aziz University, maintaining a flexible program that utilizes the latest trends in maintenance management, equipment asset maintenance, building automation, and engineering and information technology.

Tags:government, education, award

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This paper examines the failures in King Fahd of Saudii Arabia's reign. It shows that despite the fact that he was born a prince of the House of Saud, he does not have the credentials of a modern, educated, leader with a global understanding and perspective. The paper examines his failure as an Islamic leader as well as the failures in the King's foreign, economic and domestic policies. The paper also looks at Saudii Arabia's future, with the future king, Prince Abdullah, at its helm.

From the Paper
"During the reign of King Fahd, the economic position of the Kingdom has become increasingly dismal. The five-year plans that have been promulgated have been a monument to the failure of the country to achieve its major goals of diversification of industry and distribution of goods and wealth throughout the country. Some of the foreign policy initiatives of Fahd -- particularly his movement toward the United States -- have been dictated by his failures to right the course of the economy. Thus, the country has become more and more dependent on direct and indirect economic support from the United States."

Tags:Makkah, Al, Mukarramah, Khaled, Osama, bin, Laden

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The paper discusses how early in the novel, the first glimpse of sexuality comes from an interaction between English women and the character Aziz, and this early scene lays down the foundation of the attitude of British women toward Indian men - one of disgust, and fear of sexual approach. The paper discusses how the women glance at Aziz disdainfully, and he feels the blow, however, it comforts him that the women are fat and weigh the tonga down; the censure of beautiful women would have caused him pain. The paper highlights how this is the novel's first glimpse of not only the social mores that disallow sexual relations between Indian men and English women, but of Aziz's attitude towards women as one that is primarily sexual.

From the Paper
"The novel "A Passage to India" by E.M. Forster is riddled with enigmas, questions, and conflicts that hint at the indefinable nature of sexuality. Further complicating the matter is the sexual mystery that exists intrinsic to humans, and the complexity of sexuality pertaining to various situations and characters. Early in the novel, the first glimpse of sexuality comes from an interaction (or rather, a non-interaction) between English women and the character Aziz. This early scene lays down the foundation of the attitude..."

Tags:sexuality, india, forster

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This essay looks at the article "The Relationship between Machiavellian-ism and Absence Rate: An Empirical Study", published in the International Journal of Management. The writer notes that this article discusses the relationship between absenteeism rates and the Machiavellian personality orientation, both from a past literature perspective, and in use of study descriptions and results. The writer points out that the author, Abdul Aziz, sought to determine if the Machiavellian personality was positively related to the rate of absenteeism in a general workplace, as well as determine if, instead, this rate of absenteeism was positively related to gender or workplace status. This discussion focuses on Aziz's research project in terms of validity threats, including those of internal, external, and measurement validity threats, control issues, knowledge gained and questions remaining from the study, and the overall effectiveness of the study. Additionally, this discussion pinpoints possible improvements to the research.

From the Paper
"In this research study, the main goal was to determine if the Machiavellian personality type was positively correlated to absenteeism. Shavelson (2000) notes that, for historical validity, one should ask if anything could have happened during the course of the study that may have affected the dependent variable which, in this case, is the absenteeism rate of the subjects. Since the absenteeism rates were historical in nature, this threat is not applicable. In terms of maturation threats, Shavelson (2000) notes to question whether or not the study is controlled over a period of time, allowing the development of the outcome. Again, since this study was based on a single survey design, this threat is not applicable."

Tags:absence, employment, validity

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In this comprehensive book review of Salman Rushdie's "Midnight Children" the author looks at mixture and fragmentation as major themes that persist throughout the novel. This, the author believes, leads to clues to the meaning of hybridity. The author looks at the classic example of hybridity as shown in mixing spices and, takes this theme further in reviewing Rushdie's book. He points out one of the areas where hybridity can be seen in the book, is through the character of Aadam Aziz. Aziz is a doctor who has spent five years in Germany studying medicine and returns to his homeland only to find that he is different, forever changed. The author elaborates on this and other instances in the book and, concludes that hybridization is a fact of colonization, there is no longer the pure one or the other.

From the Paper
"Even in the act of leaving and giving Indians their freedom, the British have exerted their influence. Methwold's metaphor shows the power of the colonizing force in defining the agenda for the newly freed nation. Yet this force is not completely oppressive. As Methwold asserts his supremacy through his constant retelling of his ancestors who helped to build Bombay, Sinai learns the discourse and uses it to empower himself. "Actually, old chap, ours is a pretty distinguished family, too," Sinai says to Methwold (122). The word "actually" indicates the slippage, the difference, and the correction of Methwold's original conception of Sinai. The mimic "old chap" softens the challenge as Ahmed Sinai identifies himself with the Englishman through this very English term of endearment. Through imitation, Sinai attempts to seize the power for himself. Though the lineage that Ahmed Sinai attributes to himself is purely fictional, it nevertheless shows the mimic effect of colonization."

Tags:influences, cultures, hypocratic, political, semantic, freedom

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The paper addresses the prevalent myth in North American society that sexuality and the aging patient do not have any association. The paper explains that the main contributing factors to this notion are age and ageism, illness and especially certain chronic illnesses in later life, the effects of medications, sociocultural attitudes toward sex generally, and the availability of a partner. The paper also notes that social attitudes toward sexuality extend to the health care system and research since research studies have virtually ignored sexuality in the elderly patient (DeLamater & Sill, 2005). The paper goes on to reveal that sexuality in the elderly reflects the truth that the need for intimacy and affection is a lifelong process (Aziz & Baladerian, 2002). This paper examines how a client living with dementia experiences and manages sexuality.

From the Paper
"It is a prevalent myth in North American society that sexuality and the aging patient do not have any association. The main contributing factors to this notion are age and ageism, illness and especially certain chronic illnesses in later life, the effects of medications, sociocultural attitudes toward sex generally, and the availability of a partner. In addition, social attitudes toward sexuality extend to the health care system and research since research studies have virtually ignored sexuality in the elderly patient (DeLamater & Sill, 2005). Sexuality in..."

Tags:sexuality, client, interventions

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This paper explains that situations of racial and ethnic strife occurred long before the British colonization of India; however, the British presence created a worsened landscape. The paper relates that this stark realization of racism is played out in E. M. Forster's novel "Passage to India", especially within the symbolism of the Marabar Caves, which is the orient to the usurpers. The author points out that the trial of protagonist Aziz is an example of how such mystery feeds the minds of a fearful population, both native and white.

From the Paper
"The foundations of the strife between the characters and the community in stark realization, during the only time in the novel when the "truth" is allowed to be heard is still evident, as many probably walked away from the incident and the trial with a clear sense of the mystery that surrounds the caves. No one is allowed to discover the whole truth, as to whom if anyone really attacked the white woman, or if it was simply the fear of the surroundings that rebuffed the young girl."

Tags:usurpers, symbolism, mystery, trial, fear

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"A Passage to India"by E.M. Forster and the movie based on it, written and directed by David Lean, share themes and plot elements, but are vastly different. This paper explains that the sixty years between the two show a different emphasis on the colonial experience of the British in India and the relationships of the peoples from both societies. Forster was concerned with the political realities of the colonial Raj in India, and Lean was more interested in the personal relationships of the characters only.

From the Paper
"Lean's version did make fun of the stuffy, arrogant English colonialists, but he softened Forster's political and psychological criticism, thereby throwing away almost all of the novel's philosophical complexity (Crowdus). Indeed, Lean's movie version was primarily spectacle. Shot on location, it was more concerned with pomp and the trappings of the immorality of colonialism and imperial pretensions than it did with the underlying political and human dilemmas (Young). He changed the focus from a political story to one of personalities."

Tags:godbole, Fielding, Aziz

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The paper is presented as a report which provides an initial review of the culture and society of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The report provides demographics, background and some general recommendations for corporate policy as the company expands its business into the Middle East. Specific recommendations are provided throughout the report to emphasize key points to be addressed in the corporate guidelines to be published at a future date.

From the Paper
"In 1902, Abdul Aziz Al-Sa'ud and a band of his followers captured the city of Riyadh and placed the city under the control of the Al Saud family. Abdul Aziz spent the next 12 years consolidating the area around Riyadh and the eastern part of the country into the family kingdom. In order to restore law and order in the kingdom, Abdul Aziz implemented a system whereby every sheikh was responsible for his own tribe under the authority of the king who was empowered to intervene to impose law and order. Saudi Arabia subsequently became an absolute monarchy with no political parties. King Fahd, who succeeded in 1982, appoints a Council of Ministers to run day-to-day affairs. A consultative council (Majlis as-Shura), numbering about 60, has been established to advise the monarch; it has no formal powers."

Tags:Abdul, Aziz, Al-Sa'ud, Gulf, Cooperation, Council, Islam, Arabic

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Salman Rushdie's novel "Midnight's Children", which developed a fictional world that played off the political, social and cultural history of India, received many awards when it was published in 1981. The paper shows how Rushdie, in the 30 chapters of the book, creates in the character Saleem a story-teller who makes use of legends, symbols, fantasies to express the life of India.

From the Paper
"Saleem is one of the children born at the moment of India's liberation, so his life fits precisely with the history of modern India. His family situation also reflects the complexities of Indian history, especially the religious conflicts of the time. The family patriarch was Dr. Aziz, who earlier in the century came from Muslim Kashmir, a disputed territory between Hindu India and Muslim Pakistan. Dr. Aziz moved to India, and his granddaughter married a well-to-do Muslim businessman named Ahmed Sinai. Saleem is born in Bombay, and his birth is given added importance by being preceded by a prophecy which everyone finds impossible to understand, but which comes true in every particular. One reason for this adds to the complexities of Saleem's family life, for Saleem is not the child everyone believes but is instead an infant switched in the maternity home so that he is actually not from the rich Muslim family but is instead the child of a Hindu street entertainer--here, again, he is a mixture of religious backgrounds as well as socioeconomic contrasts."

Tags:British, Pakistan, Dr., Aziz, Padma